Religious Studies GCSE
Substitution
What Substitution means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Substitution
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Reference: AQA
The theme seen in the contrast between Jesus, the innocent suffering servant, and Barabbas, the guilty rebel who goes free.
Topics that use Substitution
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
- Biblical interpretation
- Blasphemy
- Christ (Messiah)
Using Substitution in the exam
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